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DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180420T130000
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SUMMARY:Launch: South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas\, 2nd Edition – Durban
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Science and Technology (DST)\, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the National Business Initiative (NBI) are launching the hardcopy launch of the 2nd Edition of the South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas (SARVA). \nFirst published in 2012\, the SARVA has been updated to reflect an enhanced knowledge of future climate change in South Africa and places greater emphasis on specific themes and case studies. The hard copy SARVA is complemented by an online portal\, managed by the South Africa Earth Observation Network (SAEON). \nThe Global Risks Report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) states the need for coordinated action to mitigate and adapt to climate change\, in order to address threats to economic development\, development priorities such as social equality and public health and to enable food\, water and energy security. \nSouth Africa has not been spared of the impacts of climate change. The Western Cape for example continues to experience one of its worst droughts in decades\, while the Free State and Northern Cape have suffered substantial depletion of livestock and crop failure. The Atlas presents findings of current research on the risk and vulnerability of key social and economic sectors to climate change. This information is essential to support informed decision-making for both the public and private sector in South Africa. \nCopies of the Atlas will be available at the launch. \nKindly click here should you wish to attend then Durban Launch.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/launch-south-african-risk-and-vulnerability-atlas-2nd-edition-durban/
LOCATION:Member-Exxaro-logo
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180419T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20180417T125735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T125735Z
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SUMMARY:CDP Climate Change and Water Workshops 2018 - Durban
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 CDP workshops will provide companies with feedback on key outcomes from the 2017 CDP reporting round and give companies an update on what to expect for 2018. The workshops will focus on: The past performance of CDP responding companies\, updates on the CDP process this year\, including the scoring methodology and common errors in responding\, an update on Science Based Targets and TCFD requirements; and CDP’s ‘Reimagining Disclosure’ project\, including the introduction of sector-based questionnaires. You are welcome to attend both the CDP Climate Change and CDP Water workshops or to attend only the CDP Programme that is most relevant to you. \nShould you require further information on the workshops\, please contact: Hemal Bhana
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-climate-change-and-water-workshops-2018-durban/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180418T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20180417T131952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T131952Z
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SUMMARY:Launch: South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas\, 2nd Edition – Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Science and Technology (DST)\, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the National Business Initiative (NBI) are launching the hardcopy launch of the 2nd Edition of the South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas (SARVA). \nFirst published in 2012\, the SARVA has been updated to reflect an enhanced knowledge of future climate change in South Africa and places greater emphasis on specific themes and case studies. The hard copy SARVA is complemented by an online portal\, managed by the South Africa Earth Observation Network (SAEON). \nThe Global Risks Report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) states the need for coordinated action to mitigate and adapt to climate change\, in order to address threats to economic development\, development priorities such as social equality and public health and to enable food\, water and energy security. \nSouth Africa has not been spared of the impacts of climate change. The Western Cape for example continues to experience one of its worst droughts in decades\, while the Free State and Northern Cape have suffered substantial depletion of livestock and crop failure. The Atlas presents findings of current research on the risk and vulnerability of key social and economic sectors to climate change. This information is essential to support informed decision-making for both the public and private sector in South Africa. \nCopies of the Atlas will be available at the launch. \nRSVP by clicking here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/launch-south-african-risk-and-vulnerability-atlas-2nd-edition-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180418T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20180417T125426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T125426Z
UID:3159-1524045600-1524056400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:CDP Climate Change and Water Workshops 2018 - Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 CDP workshops will provide companies with feedback on key outcomes from the 2017 CDP reporting round and give companies an update on what to expect for 2018. The workshops will focus on: The past performance of CDP responding companies\, updates on the CDP process this year\, including the scoring methodology and common errors in responding\, an update on Science Based Targets and TCFD requirements; and CDP’s ‘Reimagining Disclosure’ project\, including the introduction of sector-based questionnaires. You are welcome to attend both the CDP Climate Change and CDP Water workshops or to attend only the CDP Programme that is most relevant to you. \nShould you require further information on the workshops\, please contact: Hemal Bhana.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-climate-change-and-water-workshops-2018-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180417T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20180417T131404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T093801Z
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SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: The State of Transformation
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) is hosting a Thought Leadership Series Dialogue on Transformation to unpack where South Africa is in addressing inequality and inequity. This Thought Leadership Series dialogue builds on the previous one that looked at businesses’ contribution in driving economic and social transformation. Our contributors will explore the journey South Africa has taken in working towards creating an equitable and inclusive society\, and highlight the persisting and existing challenges that remain\, looking at the key drivers and factors\, as well as unpacking the data and trends. If you are an NBI Member company please RSVP by clicking here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-the-state-of-transformation/
CATEGORIES:Social Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180417T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20180417T125003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T125003Z
UID:3157-1523959200-1523970000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:CDP Climate Change and Water Workshops 2018 – Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 CDP workshops will provide companies with feedback on key outcomes from the 2017 CDP reporting round and give companies an update on what to expect for 2018. The workshops will focus on: The past performance of CDP responding companies\, updates on the CDP process this year\, including the scoring methodology and common errors in responding\, an update on Science Based Targets and TCFD requirements; and CDP’s ‘Reimagining Disclosure’ project\, including the introduction of sector-based questionnaires. You are welcome to attend both the CDP Climate Change and CDP Water workshops or to attend only the CDP Programme that is most relevant to you. \nShould you require further information on the workshops\, please contact: Hemal Bhana.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-climate-change-and-water-workshops-2018-johannesburg/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180320T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180320T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20180307T084133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180307T084133Z
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SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: Approaches to Economic and Social Transformation - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:As part of the NBI’s Transformation Programme\, the Thought Leadership Series (TLS) will explore approaches to contributing towards creating an equal and just South African society. Transformation is a complex and layered issue that continues to pose a significant challenge for companies. The complexity of the issue is confounded further by the context in which organisations operate: sector\, location\, size etc.\, meaning that there are multiple and varied ways to have an impact. The purpose of this Thought Leadership dialogue is to understand approaches to changing our economy and society\, and explore differing views\, as well as convergences\, as ultimately we are all working towards the same end. If you an NBI Member company please join us at our next TLS seminar as we tackle these key questions\, by clicking here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-approaches-to-economic-and-social-transformation-joahnnesburg/
LOCATION:Brian-2-1
CATEGORIES:CEOs Office
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180319T010000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180319T030000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20180223T132129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180223T132129Z
UID:2994-1521421200-1521428400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: Electric Vehicles on the Rise - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:The electric vehicle (EV) market has also been steadily growing. In 2016\, the cumulative sale of electric passenger cars and utility vans passed 1 million units\, and in January 2017\, the monthly sale of passenger EVs (including plug-in hybrids\, all-electric cars and conventional hybrids) surpassed conventional car sales for the first time. But what does this global momentum on EVs mean for South Africa\, if at all? To what extent will this affect local car manufacturers and the local market\, both now and in the future? And is this a sustainable mobility solution for the country? If you an NBI Member company Join us in our next TLS seminar as we tackle these key questions by clicking here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-electric-vehicles-on-the-rise/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180314T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180314T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20180220T120447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180220T120447Z
UID:2985-1521036000-1521045000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: The 4th Industrial Revolution and The Future of Work in South Africa - Johannesurg
DESCRIPTION:The NBI and Adcorp are hosting the first in a thought leadership series that will explore the “4th Industrial Revolution” from the perspective of what it might mean for our economy and how we can engage with it to create new opportunities and jobs that support the vision of the National Development Plan and the Sustainable Development Goals. Click to ACCEPT if you are a NBI Member.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-the-4th-industrial-revolution-and-the-future-of-work-in-south-africa/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180301T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20180220T121542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180220T121542Z
UID:2991-1519909200-1519916400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: Carbon Regulation in South Africa - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:The regulation of carbon emissions in South Africa has become increasingly advanced and multi-faceted. This includes the publication of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Regulations in April 2017\, the publication of the Pollution Prevention Plans Regulations in July 2017 (and the associated declaration of greenhouse gases as priority pollutants)\, and more recently\, the release of the Carbon Tax Bill for public comment in December 2017. Linked to these existing efforts to manage domestic carbon emissions is the associated process of agreeing carbon budgets for specific companies\, as well as further plans to introduce dedicated climate change legislation in South Africa. This TLS seminar will focus on assisting member companies to understand the current state of domestic carbon regulation\, focusing on the key salient points in each of the major regulations or initiatives underway. Click here should you wish to attend this session.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-carbon-regulation-in-south-africa/
LOCATION:Teams
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180227T093000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20180202T132900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T132900Z
UID:2850-1519723800-1519736400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Kopano Ya Metsi 2nd Expert Roundtable: Water Infrastructure Financing In South Africa - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:Kopano Ya Metsi 2nd Expert Roundtable: Water Infrastructure Financing In South Africa At this expert roundtable we will focus on how the water sector can meaningfully attract investment and address the water financing gap\, which now stands at R890 billion. Please click here to RSVP.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/kopano-ya-metsi-2nd-expert-roundtable-water-infrastructure-financing-in-south-africa-johannesburg/
LOCATION:Teams
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180221T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20180202T131146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T131146Z
UID:2845-1519210800-1519218000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Launch: South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas (SARVA)\, 2nd Edition - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Science and Technology (DST)\, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the National Business Initiative (NBI) are hosting a hardcopy launch of the 2nd Edition of the South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas (SARVA). First published in 2012\, the SARVA has been updated to reflect an enhanced knowledge of future climate change in South Africa and places greater emphasis on specific themes and case studies. The hard copy SARVA is complemented by an online portal\, managed by the South Africa Earth Observation Network (SAEON). \n\n\n\nPlease click here if you wish to attend the launch.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/launch-south-african-risk-and-vulnerability-atlas-sarva-2nd-edition-johannesburg/
LOCATION:Kopano ya metsi
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171206T160000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20171110T131843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T131843Z
UID:2749-1512576000-1512583200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:A visual display of the South African CDP Water Report 2017
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the launch of the NBI’s 2017 CDP South Africa Water report\, where we will consider the status of corporate water resilience in South Africa in the context of significant national water security challenges \n\n\n\nWater scarcity is a global challenge\, but the implications for South Africa are significant. In South Africa it is estimated that by 2030 water demand will exceed supply. Companies have already felt water impacts on their business in a variety of provinces\, with last year’s CDP results listing higher operating costs and production disruptions as the leading impacts to businesses from water-related issues. We will also use CDP data to track the development of South African companies with respect to water risk management\, governance and resilience. We will report on the progress of South African responding companies in the context of global CDP findings and we will also recognise South African companies forming part of the global CDP A List. Please RSVP here should you wish to attend this launch.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/a-visual-display-of-the-south-african-cdp-water-report-2017/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171101T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20171009T123650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T123650Z
UID:2689-1509541200-1509548400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: Contextualising Science Based Targets - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) is hosting a practical seminar where we will explore case studies of international businesses that have set Science Based Targets (SBTs).  \nSetting a Science Based Target for greenhouse gases is the most important thing businesses can do this year. The way that companies approach setting targets needs to be scientific and aligned with a climate-safe path. SBTs provide business with approaches for setting industry appropriate and meaningful corporate GHG reduction targets that are consistent with the Paris Agreement and the goal of limiting climate change to well below 2°C. \nSpeakers: \n\nJohn Newton: Associate Director: Certification and Assurance\, The Carbon Trust\n\nJoining us from London for the seminar\, John provides advisory services to businesses in areas including Science Based Targets (SBTs)\, the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)\, Supply Chain\, the GHG Protocol\, the GHG Protocol Product Standard\, ISO14064\, PAS2050\, PAS2060\, ISO50001\, ISAE3000 and Climate Bonds. \n\nRobbie Louw: Director\, Promethium Carbon\n\nIf you are an NBI Member Company and would lie to attend this event please click on ACCEPT.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-contextualising-science-based-targets-johannesburg/
LOCATION:Kopano ya metsi
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171024T160000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171024T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20171009T122859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T122859Z
UID:2687-1508860800-1508868000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:CDP Climate Change 2017 Launch - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:CDP CLIMATE CHANGE 2017 LAUNCH NBI’s 2017 CDP South Africa report will use CDP data to track the potential for South African companies to maintain their leading momentum and hear from new voices on economic transition. At the launch\, we will report on the progress of South African responding companies in the context of global CDP findings as well as recognise South African companies who have been profiled on the CDP A-List. Kindly click on ACCEPT should you wish to attend this launch. Enquiries can be directed to: Naseema Elias
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-climate-change-2017-launch-johannesburg/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171018T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20170919T134121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T134121Z
UID:2679-1508324400-1508331600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series – Unpacking the Business & Climate Summit\, World Water Week Stockholm and Climate Week New York - Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:Business and Climate Summit\, World Water Week and Climate Week New York represent the three major global dialogues on sustainability held annually. Join us as we discuss the key issues raised at each event and their relevance for South African company thinking and practice. Joanne Yawitch\, Alex McNamara and Steve Nicholls\, who attended the Business & Climate Summit\, World Water Week and Climate Week respectively\, will provide feedback on the key messages and main actions emerging from these global conferences to NBI member companies. RSVP as follows: ACCEPT: Cape Town (PwC)\, 18 October 2017.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-unpacking-the-business-climate-summit-world-water-week-stockholm-and-climate-week-new-york-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171017T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20170919T133517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T133517Z
UID:2677-1508245200-1508252400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series – Unpacking the Business & Climate Summit\, World Water Week Stockholm and Climate Week New York - Durban
DESCRIPTION:The Business and Climate Summit\, World Water Week and Climate Week New York represent the three major global dialogues on sustainability held annually. Join us as we discuss the key issues raised at each event and their relevance for South African company thinking and practice. Joanne Yawitch\, Alex McNamara and Steve Nicholls\, who attended the Business & Climate Summit\, World Water Week and Climate Week respectively\, will provide feedback on the key messages and main actions emerging from these global conferences to NBI member companies. RSVP as follows: ACCEPT: Durban (Grindrod)\, 17 October 2017.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-unpacking-the-business-climate-summit-world-water-week-stockholm-and-climate-week-new-york-durban/
LOCATION:Teams
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171013T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171013T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20171009T124539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T124539Z
UID:2691-1507885200-1507899600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Connecting Research and Practice for Sustainable Business - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:Managers and researchers are collaborating to address knowledge needs associated with sustainable business. What are we learning from these partnerships\, and how do we make them more effective? \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) and the Network for Business Sustainability (NBS-SA) are hosting a morning workshop to discuss what we are learning from and about partnerships between researchers and managers. Such partnerships are becoming increasingly prominent as managers face important questions when integrating sustainability into business strategies and practices. \nPlease click ACCEPT should you wish to attend this session.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/connecting-research-and-practice-for-sustainable-business-johannesburg/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171013T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171013T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20170919T125241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T125241Z
UID:2668-1507885200-1507899600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:NBI/NBS-SA Workshop: Connecting Research and Practice for Sustainable Business
DESCRIPTION:Managers and researchers are collaborating to address knowledge needs associated with sustainable business. What are we learning from these partnerships\, and how do we make them more effective? The National Business Initiative (NBI) and the Network for Business Sustainability (NBS-SA) are hosting a morning workshop to discuss what we are learning from and about partnerships between researchers and managers. Such partnerships are becoming increasingly prominent as managers face important questions when integrating sustainability into business strategies and practices. Kindly click here if you wish to attend this session.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbinbs-sa-workshop-connecting-research-and-practice-for-sustainable-business/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171006T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20170919T133206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T133206Z
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SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series – Unpacking the Business & Climate Summit\, World Water Week Stockholm and Climate Week New York - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:The Business and Climate Summit\, World Water Week and Climate Week New York represent the three major global dialogues on sustainability held annually. Join us as we discuss the key issues raised at each event and their relevance for South African company thinking and practice. Joanne Yawitch\, Alex McNamara and Steve Nicholls\, who attended the Business & Climate Summit\, World Water Week and Climate Week respectively\, will provide feedback on the key messages and main actions emerging from these global conferences to NBI member companies. RSVP as follows: ACCEPT: Johannesburg (Rosebank Crowne Plaza Hotel)\, 6 October 2017.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-unpacking-the-business-climate-summit-world-water-week-stockholm-and-climate-week-new-york-johannesburg/
LOCATION:Kopano ya metsi
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171004T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20170919T124628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T124628Z
UID:2666-1507118400-1507125600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:NBI: What does it take for Companies to Host Graduates from Technical And Vocational Education Training Colleges For Workplace-Based Learning?
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) and Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator on behalf of the Construction Industry Partnership (CIP) are hosting a discussion on the findings of the evaluation of a demonstration project in the construction sector aimed at providing workplace-based learning for Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) college graduates. Please contact Shavilla Harpal.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-what-does-it-take-for-companies-to-host-graduates-from-technical-and-vocational-education-training-colleges-for-workplace-based-learning/
LOCATION:Teams
CATEGORIES:Social Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20170928T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20170928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20170919T125635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T125635Z
UID:2671-1506603600-1506610800@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:NBI Member Companies: Business and Government COP23 Partnership: Opportunity to Showcase Company Initiatives
DESCRIPTION:The South African government and participating NBI member companies are hosting an exhibition at COP23 taking place in Bonn\, Germany in November 2017. This showcase will demonstrate world-class climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts undertaken by South African business. As an NBI Member Company\, we would like for you to be part of this significant opportunity by featuring your company’s climate action successes in the high-level video of the South African story that will be played at our exhibition space in Bonn. Please contact Naseema Elias should you wish to attend this meeting or should your company like to participate in the video.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-member-companies-business-and-government-cop23-partnership-opportunity-to-showcase-company-initiatives/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20170906T163000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20170906T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20170728T105416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170728T105416Z
UID:17229-1504715400-1504720800@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Launch: Unlocking Water Investment in South Africa
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) is pleased to announce the launch of a new project entitled Kopano ya Metsi (‘meeting for water’ in Sesotho). Kopano ya Metsi aims to analyse the current and potential role of private sector investment (specifically Public Private Partnerships) as one of the solutions to the water sector funding gap. \nThe project\, which is to be implemented over two years\, will take an inclusive\, bottom up approach through engagement with key experts in the water\, municipal and finance sector\, in order to understand the challenges and identify possible solutions to the factors hindering private investment. \nPlease click here to RSVP to attend this launch.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/launch-unlocking-water-investment-in-south-africa/
LOCATION:COP27-South-Africa-Pavilion-Events
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20170830T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20170830T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20170810T140227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170810T140227Z
UID:17230-1504094400-1504101600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: Achieving Gender Equality in South Africa’s Corporate Sector
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) and the Global Compact Network SA are hosting a Thought Leadership Session on Gender Equality in the corporate sector. \nGender inequality in the workplace mirrors inequalities in society more broadly\, and in complex ways intersect with issues of power relations\, race\, and class with black women often at the lowest end of the hierarchies. \nAs part of the NBI’s work with companies on social and economic transformation\, the upcoming session will begin an action-focused conversation with companies to: \n\nCreate understanding on the extent to which complex societal power relations converge to undermine gender equality in the economic sector and how companies can be more deliberate in driving transformative change.\nUnderstand best practice and the various practical ways that companies can contribute to gender equality.\nIdentify appropriate tools\, methodologies and guidelines that can assist companies to diagnose gaps\, implement action in key areas and strengthen their performance.\nIdentify a core group of companies interested in championing and piloting available tools and mechanisms to enhance gender performance.\n\nPlease click ACCEPT should you wish to attend this session.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-achieving-gender-equality-in-south-africas-corporate-sector/
CATEGORIES:UNGC
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20170823T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20170823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20170731T131534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170731T131534Z
UID:2547-1503486000-1503496800@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Adaptation Consultation Session with Government - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Department of Environmental Affairs and the Department of Water and Sanitation\, is hosting a government consultation session for the monitoring and evaluation of climate resilience within the water sector. \nThe purpose of the consultation is for the private sector to be informed of the work that government is doing and to discuss the suitability of the proposed indicators. \nPlease contact Naseema Elias should you require any further information.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/adaptation-consultation-session-with-government-johannesburg/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20170817T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20170817T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20170811T122558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T122558Z
UID:2596-1502971200-1502978400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:NBI Thought Leadership Series: The Business Role in a Circular Economy
DESCRIPTION:The circular economy provides a sustainable development model that maintains resources at their true value\, reduces wastage and pollution while allowing for growth. Inherently\, such an approach can additionally support business reductions in carbon emissions. \nThis high-level National Business Initiative (NBI) workshop will offer insights into understanding the barriers and enablers that businesses encounter while attempting to transition their business model to fit within the circular economy. \nPlease click ACCEPT should you be an NBI Member Company and wish to attend this TLS.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-thought-leadership-series-the-business-role-in-a-circular-economy/
LOCATION:Kopano ya metsi
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20170803T133000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20170803T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20170719T113047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170719T113047Z
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SUMMARY:Business and Government COP 23 Partnership: Showcasing South African Business Leadership And Good Practice
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to pursue the opportunity of having your company’s climate stewardship promoted at COP 23 in Bonn\, Germany. In South Africa\, the NBI and member companies Exxaro\, Sasol and Eskom would like you to participate and contribute towards setting up an exhibition at COP 23 that will demonstrate and promote the world-class climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts undertaken by South African business. Please contact Naseema Elias for further details regarding the exhibition or RSVP for the information session by clicking here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/business-and-government-cop-23-partnership-showcasing-south-african-business-leadership-and-good-practice/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20170801T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20170801T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20170719T110803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170719T110803Z
UID:2514-1501588800-1501596000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:A Study on Work Integrated Learning: Dissemination of the Findings - KwaZulu-Natal
DESCRIPTION:In July 2016\, the National Business Initiative (NBI) on behalf of the Education and Skills Task Team\, which forms part of the Presidential Business Working Group\, conducted research into the opportunities and blockages relating to the implementation of effective workplace-based learning (WBL) across the South African economy. Having already taken place in Johannesburg and Cape Town\, the NBI invites you or the appropriate person in your organisation to take part in a Thought Leadership and Dialogue Discussion to discuss the findings of the research\, in KwaZulu-Natal. Please contact Shavilla Harpal on 011 544 6000 or e-mail: ShavillaH@nbi.org.za.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/a-study-on-work-integrated-learning-dissemination-of-the-findings-kwazulu-natal/
CATEGORIES:Social Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20170726T160000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20170726T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20170718T133815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170718T133815Z
UID:2507-1501084800-1501092000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Session on Business Opportunities Through the Sustainable Development Goals
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative and Investec are hosting an afternoon session on opportunities for business to use the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to further their core business interests and support development. A report by the Business Commission on Sustainable Development entitled Better Business Better World\, estimates that the SDGs will open up business opportunities to the tune of US$ 12 trillion globally through four economic systems of Food and Agriculture; Cities; Energy & Minerals; and Health & Well-Being. Please RSVP here if you wish to attend this event.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-session-on-business-opportunities-through-the-sustainable-development-goals/
CATEGORIES:UNGC
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20170720T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20170720T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235338
CREATED:20170718T134347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170718T134347Z
UID:2509-1500575400-1500582600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:NBI Executive Dinner: NBI Socio-Economic Scenario and Energy Pathway Executive - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) is hosting 4 high level discussions\, based on the successful model used in the NBI National Development Plan (NDP) Programme\, on the role of business in shaping South Africa’s future for its member companies. We will be using the tried and tested socio-economic scenarios and energy pathways developed by the NBI to help structure the conversation. The dinners’ will use the tangible and urgent requirement to act now towards a transition to a lower carbon economy over the medium to long term as a basis for this discussion and as a starting point for taking action. In addressing the issue of a low carbon transition and our future energy mix we will establish collective business processes that will allow us to address a range of specific development topics in a robust way. The final one will take place back in Johannesburg on Thursday\, 20 July 2017. Please send your executive nomination from your company to: Gillian Hutchings.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-executive-dinner-nbi-socio-economic-scenario-and-energy-pathway-executive-johannesburg/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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